Coast – The Curious Traveller

The Old And The New In Sicily’s Cefalù

Published on March 1, 2020May 10, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

For all that Sicily can track its heritage effortlessly back over Millennia, it looks forward when it comes to tourism.

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A Walk On Mondello’s Wildside in Capo Gallo Nature Reserve

Published on February 12, 2020May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

As the footpath disappeared completely into boulders the size of compact Italian Fiats, only my gaze could continue to trace the tiny slither of land towards the peninsula’s vertiginous point.

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Unexplored Guatemala: From Rio Dulce To Livingston

Published on October 21, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Postcard From San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Published on September 12, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Waves draw people to this coastal town in southern Nicaragua. The remote beaches either side of San Juan Del Sur offer some of the best surf in the Americas. Although the town itself is also worth a day or two.

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Five Places In Central America That You May Not Know

Published on June 5, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

In Central America there’s a well established ‘Gringo’ trail for good reason. The Maya ruins, colonial cities and tropical coastline that make up the isthmus draw backpackers, holiday makers and expats from around the world.

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Postcard From Livingston, Guatemala

Published on February 25, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

Livingston occupies a tiny slither of Caribbean coast in the south of Guatemala. It’s the only enclave of the Garifuna people in the country, as well as being the extremely picturesque end to a fantastic boat cruise from nearby Rio Dulce.

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Postcard From Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Published on January 5, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

Puerto Viejo is a surfer’s party town. By day everyone hits the beaches, by night the reggae bars are the place to be.

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For The Love Of Lemons: Is There More To Sorrento?

Published on August 6, 2017May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman10 Comments

Whenever I tried to write about Sorrento, my head filled with lemons. The symbiotic relationship that the Italian seaside town has with the citrus fruit is my overwhelming memory of four days in the region.

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Satisfaction: A Dip In Sorrento’s Sea, Italy

Published on August 1, 2017May 11, 2020 by Rachel Lishman9 Comments

Satisfaction doesn’t always have to be experienced first hand to make us feel content.

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The Old Fishing Port of Mogán, Gran Canaria

Published on May 15, 2016May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

Mogán is the perfect mixture of tourist frenzy and chilled out harbour chic.

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For all that Sicily can track its heritage effortlessly back over Millennia, it looks forward when it comes to tourism.

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As the footpath disappeared completely into boulders the size of compact Italian Fiats, only my gaze could continue to trace the tiny slither of land towards the peninsula’s vertiginous point.

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Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Waves draw people to this coastal town in southern Nicaragua. The remote beaches either side of San Juan Del Sur offer some of the best surf in the Americas. Although the town itself is also worth a day or two.

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In Central America there’s a well established ‘Gringo’ trail for good reason. The Maya ruins, colonial cities and tropical coastline that make up the isthmus draw backpackers, holiday makers and expats from around the world.

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Livingston occupies a tiny slither of Caribbean coast in the south of Guatemala. It’s the only enclave of the Garifuna people in the country, as well as being the extremely picturesque end to a fantastic boat cruise from nearby Rio Dulce.

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Puerto Viejo is a surfer’s party town. By day everyone hits the beaches, by night the reggae bars are the place to be.

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Whenever I tried to write about Sorrento, my head filled with lemons. The symbiotic relationship that the Italian seaside town has with the citrus fruit is my overwhelming memory of four days in the region.

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Satisfaction doesn’t always have to be experienced first hand to make us feel content.

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Mogán is the perfect mixture of tourist frenzy and chilled out harbour chic.

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